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James Oberstar: “It was Mr. Cummings, Mr. Secretary, who was the inspiration for the bonding idea based on a prior experience with the…”

On the recordSeptember 30, 2009
It was Mr. Cummings, Mr. Secretary, who was the inspiration for the bonding idea based on a prior experience with the State of Maryland.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Oberstar credits Cummings for the bonding assistance idea in the stimulus program.

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